The hoof problem previously known as Hoof Wall Separation Syndrome (HWSS) has been renamed as Hoof Wall Separation Disease (HWSD). HWSD is an unique, verifiable and testable disease. It should not be confused with any other hoof pathology. HWSD is a genetic autosomal recessive condition. Two carrier parents being bred with each other results in 1:4 chance of the foal being HWSD afflicted. There is now a commercially available genetic test for the HWSD mutation.

Tuesday, 3 January 2012

Best Wishes for 2012

2012 will hopefully bring to us the resolution that we wish when the GWAS is completed and analysed.

In the meantime Best Wishes go out to all, for the New Year of 2012 from the team at the Connemara pony Research Group.

About Me

Connemara Pony breeders from many countries have combined together to enable this research on HWSD. It is a truly international co-operative. The Research Group is completely independent of and non-aligned from any breed society or country.